Shopping--What did you buy?

[John Brunner]

A guy on Youtube used some exterior plywood to cover the top, and attached styrofoam to the underside of the plywood. Naturally he left a cut-out for the animals to be able to drink.

Lowe's sells 4x8 sheets of insulating foam board. It comes in various thicknesses (different R Values.)

If I went that way, I would start with a 4x8 sheet of the plastic paneling that's used in showers/surrounds rather than tile. It's much lighter than plywood and might stand up to the weather better.

The issue with either solution becomes making certain that there's nothing toxic involved.

 

[Beth Gallagher]

Lowe's sells 4x8 sheets of insulating foam board. It comes in various thicknesses (different R Values.)

If I went that way, I would start with a 4x8 sheet of the plastic paneling that's used in showers/surrounds rather than tile. It's much lighter than plywood and might stand up to the weather better.

The issue with either solution becomes making certain that there's nothing toxic involved.

Right, but a rigid top cover would not touch the water. There are probably good solutions to be found on ranching/farming forums so I'd poke around on the internet a while. Maybe @Faye Fox will have a good idea for Connie.

 

[Beth Gallagher]

I was just scrolling on Amazon for some eyedrops when I noticed that they have a lot of holiday foods on sale. If you live in an area where Amazon delivers groceries, there are some great deals to be found. I ordered a 12-pound butterball turkey for $9 and two 1-lb boxes of salted butter for $2.89/lb. I have never bought the Amazon branded butter but for that price I will give it a try.

 

[Yvonne Smith]

I was just scrolling on Amazon for some eyedrops when I noticed that they have a lot of holiday foods on sale. If you live in an area where Amazon delivers groceries, there are some great deals to be found. I ordered a 12-pound butterball turkey for $9 and two 1-lb boxes of salted butter for $2.89/lb. I have never bought the Amazon branded butter but for that price I will give it a try.

We have a Whole Foods grocery here, which is owned by Amazon, but for some reason, they do not deliver, and are actually one of the stores where you can’t get a delivery. Whole Foods is expensive, so even with delivery, we probably would not shop there a lot. I can order foods that can be shipped from Amazon, but not any kind of grocery delivery here.
With the Space Force and more FBI coming to the Redstone Arsenal, we might start getting more delivery from Whole Foods eventually.

I looked to see what came up when I entered butterball turkey, and all I see is one for $49+$53 shipping, so definitely NOT a bargain. It is not from Whole Foods , so I am not sure where it gets shipped from.

 

[Beth Gallagher]

We have a Whole Foods grocery here, which is owned by Amazon, but for some reason, they do not deliver, and are actually one of the stores where you can’t get a delivery. Whole Foods is expensive, so even with delivery, we probably would not shop there a lot. I can order foods that can be shipped from Amazon, but not any kind of grocery delivery here.
With the Space Force and more FBI coming to the Redstone Arsenal, we might start getting more delivery from Whole Foods eventually.

I looked to see what came up when I entered butterball turkey, and all I see is one for $49+$53 shipping, so definitely NOT a bargain. It is not from Whole Foods , so I am not sure where it gets shipped from.

On the Amazon website, there is a "Grocery and Gourmet Food" section; here's the link for the butter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VF6RXNL . I know that fresh grocery deliveries are not available in all areas and I have no idea whether it's affiliated with Whole Foods or exactly how that is managed. Here's the turkey... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D6PR6CC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[Krystal Shay]

On the Amazon website, there is a "Grocery and Gourmet Food" section; here's the link for the butter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VF6RXNL . I know that fresh grocery deliveries are not available in all areas and I have no idea whether it's affiliated with Whole Foods or exactly how that is managed. Here's the turkey... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08D6PR6CC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Both links say currently unavailable, when I click on it. Maybe they have sold out already, or it isn't available in my area.

 

[John Brunner]

There is a comment on another forum about Walmart offering the makings of a holiday meal consisting of $70 of food for $25. He infers you need to buy $35 of other items. I don't believe the $25 meal goes towards the $35, but I may be wrong.

Here is the entirety of the guy's comment giving instructions.
(Link to the entire thread so you can read the comments and experiences/tips.)

Link to the offer:
https://www.walmart.com/i/shoppable-lists/Thanksgivng-value-meal/1069
For those who need exact instructions, here they are:

How to get the $35 Walmart Holiday Meal for just $25 (with Free Pickup or Delivery):
1. Log In First: Make sure you are logged into your Walmart account in the app or on the website. The promo codes will only work if you are signed in.
2. Hit the $35 minimum: Add the Holiday Meal Basket to your cart. If the turkey weight brings the total slightly under $35 (e.g., $34.80), simply change the quantity of one item to 2 (like adding an extra can of Campbell's soup or extra stuffing) to push your subtotal over $35!
3. Choose your fulfillment option:
• For Free Delivery: Select Standard Delivery. Since your cart is over $35, the system automatically applies free shipping.
• For Free Curbside Pickup (Recommended*): Select "Pickup" and choose one of the closest stores to your address.
4. Apply the promo code: At checkout, enter DOUBLE10, TRIPLE10, or MARKET10. This drops the price by $10 down to $25, while keeping your delivery or pickup completely free!

*Note on Curbside Pickup: Curbside pickup is highly recommended because some people report that Walmart's system automatically removes the free shipping option the moment the promo code drops the total price under $35. Selecting Pickup completely bypasses this issue and guarantees it stays 100% free!

 

[Mary Stetler]

I want to pick out my own food. Not sure if it's a control issue or a trust issue.

 

[Krystal Shay]

I currently shopping for a good electric knife. I want one that comes with a sturdy serrated knife. I only use it for slicing homemade bread, which slices the bread beautifully. My old electric knife that I had for years, bit the dust a few years ago, and I haven't been able to find a deceit one that I have liked yet. The one I have now seems to be too flimsy for my liking. Anyone have an electric knife that they like?

 

[John Brunner]

I currently shopping for a good electric knife. I want one that comes with a sturdy serrated knife. I only use it for slicing homemade bread, which slices the bread beautifully. My old electric knife that I had for years, bit the dust a few years ago, and I haven't been able to find a deceit one that I have liked yet. The one I have now seems to be too flimsy for my liking. Anyone have an electric knife that they like?

I had a La Machine food processor for decades and it, too, bit the dust. I ended up getting another brand that I hate. Only then did I think to go to EBay, where I saw several for sale. So maybe you can find your knife there. Or just do a general internet search.